Psychiatric Technicians Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $49,140 +15.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.63
10th percentile $45,280
90th percentile $66,190
Employed locally 160
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,280
    25th
    $46,590
    50th (median)
    $49,140
    75th
    $58,260
    90th
    $66,190

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 57% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Psychiatric Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $91,910
    Napa, CA $83,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $82,440
    Vallejo, CA $82,170
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,440
    Visalia, CA $77,340

    Nearby metros — Psychiatric Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $65,060
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $55,030
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $54,150
    Connecticut $50,170
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $48,280
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $47,960

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $101,920
    Physicians, All Other $95,080
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $68,010
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $77,730
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,960
    Nurse Practitioners $135,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in New Haven, CT is $23.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.67 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in New Haven, CT is 15.4% above the national median of $42,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Psychiatric Technicians in New Haven?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,280 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,590.